JMU students are expected to maintain a high level of maturity, responsibility and common sense regarding their behaviors and actions. In addition, students are responsible for understanding policies, rules and regulations contained in the JMU Student Handbook, the ORL Guidebook, their JMU Residential Contract, the JMU Honor Code and information from residence hall staff members. Students may contact their resident adviser or hall director if they have questions.

The following are possible disciplinary actions that might be taken after a student violates the residence hall policies, rules or regulations:

Residence hall incident documentation

Follow-up discussion with a staff member

Behavior contracts or agreements

Educational assignments, special projects or flexible sanctions

Referral to other campus agencies

Payment for damages/restitution

Restriction from a specific residence hall or building for a specified time period

ORL Official Letter of Warning

Fines

Referral to the Office of Student Accountability and Restorative Practices